INNOVATIVE TEACHING

Innovation in teaching, if appropriately applied, contributes to improved results, helps open up students’ minds, boosts their self-esteem, as well as allows schools to keep pace with the changing needs of their students and to respond to the changes in the world.

Listen to a report by Nina Keck from Vermont, where schools are focusing on more than just academics, they are also teaching children about making healthy food choices.

US Schools Teach Kids to Play and Eat Well

Listen to part 1 of the report and decide whether the statements below are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG).

The idea of teaching kids how to play outside at first astonishes some teachers.

Many working parents are comfortable with the idea of their kids playing inside with a video game or watching TV.

3. Teachers from Calvary Preschool in Pittsford, Vermont, did research into playground equipment and found out the benefits of ‘back to nature’ unstructured play.

Teaching staff had to rewrite their weekly teaching schedules to make Friday hike day.

Teachers have seen dramatic changes in the kids because of their weekly hike day.

Whatever the weather, children are encouraged to play, explore and learn in a forest or natural environment.

Children exposed to the outdoors, were completely baffled.

Since 1960s, the forest kindergartens have become increasingly popular.

The unique teaching method of Calvary Preschool in Pittsford has been incorporated by many schools in Germany.

Playing outside for prolonged periods has been shown to have a positive impact on children’s development.

Listen to part 2 of the report. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear.

To qualify for the grant funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture a school has to have

A at least 190 students.

B quite a few low income students.

C a part-time kitchen manager.

2. On average, the school spends $1,300 per month on the fruit and vegetables, but

A many kids still don’t get enough fresh fruit and vegetables.

B it’s barely enough.

C it’s well worth it.

Overweight kids face an increased risk of developing

A cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

B certain cancers and stroke.

C heart disease and high blood pressure.

Innovative school programs can help fight childhood obesity since

A the U.S. Department of Agriculture gives grants.

B there is some scientific data on the program’s effectiveness.

C 95 percent of young people are enrolled in schools.

To get the hang of healthy eating kids have to

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